An offshore oil spill response exercise was carried out off Colombo harbour with the participation of Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and MobileCorpration Team (MCT) - Japan Coast Guard (JCG) members today.
The particular exercise is mainly focused on evaluating the knowledge and practical applications of oil spill responses skills of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard which was inculcated by the MCT-JCG.
The relationship between Japan and SLCG can be traced back to the inception of the SLCG back in 2010. Since then, Japan has constantly provided assistance through JICA and JCG for the development of SLCG's capabilities in pursuit of common objectives to ensure a safe and secure marine environment. (Pix by Akila Jayawardana)
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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